Escapees September-October 2024

Nomadic Families: Brings RV families together to share info about our lifestyle and promote exploration and freedom while still main taining a sense of community. It’s a place for traveling kids/teens to make lasting connections with others, where they are treated as equals and encouraged to explore their surroundings, unhindered by societal standards. Our goals are to have many events each year, support Escapees/Xscaper family events and encourage our members to form their own gatherings. Contact: bofnomadicfamilies@gmail.com NOMADS: Mission volunteers and individuals who travel with a pur pose. A ministry of the United Methodist Church, speci fi c to RVers who wish to be involved in Christian service. Membership is not dependent on church af fi liation. Regular projects are three weeks, nationwide. Disaster rebuild projects may be one week or more. Parking (W/E/S incl.) is furnished. A current projects list is on NOMADS Website and visible to its members and is on nationwide sites. To join, visit: www.methodistnomads.org or contact Doris, at 318-613-6599, jakdori@gmail.com NudeScapers: Do you enjoy escaping the world of textiles? This group was created as a community for all active members of Escapees who enjoy wholesome nude recreation, speci fi cally while RVing. Whether you already consider yourself a nudist or a naturist or if you are interested in exploring the beautiful aspects of this lifestyle, we are here for you! We aim to be your resource for all things nudist, answering questions and helping you build relationships with others in our BoF community. Join this free BoF by emailing befree@nudescapers.com Penwheels: Quarterly e-letter inspires writers in all styles of writing, published or not. We have a Facebook group, https://www.facebook. com/groups/591028212965105, or search for Penwheels BOF. (Answer 3 questions to join.) Send your name and SKP# to Joanne Alexakis, at joalexakis@earthlink.net, to receive our newsletter or con tact the Penwheels editor, Ellen Behrens, at penwheels@yahoo.com Pet Lovers: For people who love animals. All pets welcome. Join our Facebook group. Stay connected with animal-loving Escapees; receive notices of rallies and socials at Escapade. Juliet Whitfield: 970-729-2946, dogs@tailsfromtheroad.com, www.facebook.com/groups/EscapeesPetLovers Prospecting and Metal Detecting: Teach and share tips and infor mation. To join our Yahoo! group SKP-PandMD, contact Ken Parsons by e-mail: rwsp606@gmail.com, to get roster and newsletters. By e-mail, $10/person; mailed, $15 a year. We get together yearly for a week of prospecting and fun. Paid members have access to claims all year. Make checks payable to Peggy Devine, treasurer, 2121 E Keenan Way, Pahrump, NV 89048. kokopeggi@gmail.com RVICS (Roving Volunteers in Christ’s Service): We are a volun teer non-denominational Christian ministry with a heart to serve the Lord during the years leading up to retirement and beyond. Our missionary teams provide a wide variety of maintenance, service and construction assistance to needy non-profit Chris tian organizations. Teams typically consist of four—six couples serving together for three week assignments (US and Canada). www.RVICS.org, 800-727-8914 SKP Freethinkers: The focus of this BoF is information, support and community for atheists, agnostics, skeptics and all those who reject supernatural belief. This BoF serves as a virtual meeting place and forum for like-minded SKPs. We have a Website with a forum, news letter and private Facebook page. Media in electronic/membership is free. Visit www.skpfreethinkers.com or contact Howard Replogle, at: howardreplogle@SKPfreethinkers.com SKP Photographers: For all photographers, casual to serious. Our goal is to help members have fun with photography and to improve their skills through our free online newsletter, meetings at Escapades/ rallies and in-the- fi eld photo outings. To contact fellow photographers, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/skpphotobof

Genealogy: SKP Genies. This group is all about friendship and family history. All communication is shared through a private Facebook group: SKP Genealogy BoF. There are no dues and the only mem bership requirement is to be a current member of Escapees. Contact Albert, at: skpgenies@gmail.com or SKP Genealogy BoF, 142 Rainbow Dr., #4228, Livingston, TX 77399-1042 Geocache: We provide a link enabling members to connect with other SKP geocachers, share information, learn from others and discover if other SKP geocachers are nearby. The BoF hosts an annual multi-day rally, in Quartzsite, AZ, in late January, featuring morning seminars and afternoon caching outings. Communica tion is via Facebook or e-mail. No dues/fees. To join, contact Wendy: skpgeocacheBoF@gmail.com. Include address, names, SKP#, phone# and geocaching handle

Handicapped Travel Club: HTC is a national organization encour aging people with disabilities and their families to travel, meet and share information on making RVs accessible for the disabled. “Fun and Fellowship” is our motto. Learn more, at www.handicappedtrav elclub.com. As an Escapees BoF, we meet at Escapades to learn from each other, to promote accessible activities, excursions and vendors making RVing accessible. Membership in the national organization is encouraged but not required. To join, send your SKP# to Brad Bartz: bradbartz@hotmail.com Hitches and Stitches: No muss, no fuss (no dues), chat in our private Facebook group, BoF Hitches and Stitches. Projects include working with fabrics by hand or machine, clothes, quilts, embroidery or crafts. We love them all. Share your successes and ask for help for the oops projects. Contact Karla, at: karla.k.mika@gmail.com Jeepers: Casual group that enjoys off-roading. No rules. No of fi cers. No cost. We meet at Escapades, Xscapers events and on Jeep trails. Join us on Facebook: Off Road Jeepers BoF. Be sure to enter your SKP #. Email: JeepersBoF@gmail.com for assistance Low-Carb Lifestyle: If you’re eating low-carb, join us! We’re here to support and encourage each other online as well as during Convergen ces or at our meetups. Recipes and tips are welcome. We meet online in our Facebook group. Send your name and SKP# to Jacqueline, at hudsonjacqueline88@gmail.com, contact Lauren, at: desertlemon@ gmail.com or Melissa, at: melissakadorian@gmail.com

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